B1 – Intermediate
Very famous music festivals like Coachella, Burning Man, and Lollapalooza have seen some decrease in ticket sales. Live events such as these seems to be getting less interest from its fans.
All-inclusive festival deals can be for several hundred dollars or even up to 1000 dollars.
However, with the increasing costs of travel and the tickets, people would rather spend that amount on other activities.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the music festivals becoming less popular.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “lodging” mean? “Festivals can cost several hundred dollars or even up to 1000 dollars for a full experience, including transportation and lodging.” Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “stream” mean? “Many prefer to stream concerts or join virtual festivals on gaming platforms like Fortnite and Roblox.” Use this word in a sentence.
- What does “take place” mean? “In 2024, over 1,100 festivals took place in the US, but around 40 were canceled.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the reasons music festivals are becoming less interesting for fans?
- What are your thoughts on music festivals becoming less popular?
- Share your opinion on this, “Some fans now prefer to spend that money on other things than a music festival.”
- Is the same thing happening in your country? Why do you think this is?
- Talk about a time you went to a music festival.